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# HKSource

An object indicating the app or device that created a HealthKit sample

```
class HKSource
```

## Overview

Sources include apps and devices that save data to the HealthKit store. Currently, HealthKit supports only the direct import of data from Bluetooth LE heart rate monitors. All other devices need a companion app to collect and save the data to HealthKit.

## Topics

### Getting the Current Source

[`default()`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKSource/default())

Returns a source object for the current app.

### Getting Property Data

[`bundleIdentifier`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKSource/bundleIdentifier)

The source’s bundle identifier.

[`name`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKSource/name)

The source’s name.


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